Cooney Carey Announces Sale to Azets Ireland
Deal News | Mar 31, 2025 | Taylor Wessing
Dublin-based chartered accountants Cooney Carey has been acquired by Azets Ireland. Tony Carey, the Director and Head of Advisory, along with the senior management team, will continue in their current roles, ensuring the continuity of services and client relationships. The acquisition will enable Cooney Carey to offer a broader range of services, while maintaining their personalized approach. The advisory team from Taylor Wessing, comprising Paddy Quinlan, Emer Travers, Jack Ryan, and Niamh Glynn, facilitated this transaction.
Sectors
- Accounting and Tax Advisory
- Financial Services
Geography
- Ireland – Both Cooney Carey and Azets Ireland are based in Ireland, with the transaction centering on Irish business operations.
Industry
- Accounting and Tax Advisory – Cooney Carey is a chartered accountancy, taxation, and business advisory firm, making this industry relevant.
- Financial Services – The acquisition by Azets Ireland highlights the financial services sector's role in expanding service offerings through strategic purchases.
Financials
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cooney Carey | Target | Company | A Dublin-based firm providing chartered accountancy, taxation, and business advisory services. |
| Azets Ireland | Bidding Company | Company | Azets Ireland is the acquiring entity in this deal, expanding its services and market presence through this acquisition. |
| Tony Carey | Director and Head of Advisory | Person | Director at Cooney Carey, continuing his leadership role post-acquisition. |
| Taylor Wessing | Legal Advisor | Company | A law firm that advised Cooney Carey on the sale to Azets Ireland. |
| Paddy Quinlan, Emer Travers, Jack Ryan, Niamh Glynn | Advisory Team | People | Team members from Taylor Wessing who were involved in advising the transaction. |